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Security guard at Main Event gets shot to death

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MEMPHIS, TN – A deadly shooting incident that took place at the popular entertainment venue, Main Event, on Monday night has led the Memphis Police Department (MPD) on a quest for answers. In a tragic twist, the victim was a security guard, while the alleged shooter, another security guard, is currently being detained. The incident began as a verbal altercation between the two individuals, according to MPD Major Christopher Parker. When the police responded to …

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Three kids and one adult shot in a crime spree that ended in a police chase

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A chaotic sequence of events unfolded in East Memphis on Tuesday evening, leaving three children and one adult critically injured after a shooting incident escalated into a high-speed police chase, authorities said. The Memphis Police Department (MPD) responded to reports of gunfire on Interstate 240 near Poplar Avenue just before 5:15 p.m. Upon arrival, officers identified the suspect’s vehicle and initiated a pursuit, according to officials. During the chase, an officer’s vehicle …

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Supercomputer: Elon Musk’s xAI Announces Plans for Gigafactory of Compute in Memphis

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Memphis, Tennessee – The city that has caught the attention of tech innovator Elon Musk’s latest venture, xAI. Musk’s company plans to construct a cutting-edge “gigafactory of compute” in Memphis, promising to revolutionize the world of technology in the city. The ambitious project aims to build the world’s largest supercomputer, bringing groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence to Memphis. This move by xAI signifies a significant investment in the city’s tech infrastructure, positioning Memphis as a …

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Man violently beaten by fellow hospital patient

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MEMPHIS, TN – A Memphis resident is currently making his recovery journey at Regional One Hospital after a violent attack. His mother, Najmah Woods, seeks answers from Delta Specialty Hospital, where her son was viciously attacked by another patient. Delta Specialty Hospital provides mental health treatments and addresses addiction issues for its patients, making it even more puzzling how such a serious attack could occur. His mother vividly remembers the last hours before the incident …

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Wife kills her husband over argument about keys

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MEMPHIS, TN – A seemingly trivial domestic dispute culminated in a tragic shooting in Frayser late Tuesday night. According to police, a husband and wife were embroiled in an argument over keys that ended with the husband, Terrance Bean, shot dead in their home on the 3300 block of Ardmore. Upon arrival, police discovered a young girl outside the house who reported witnessing her mother shoot her father. Inside, Terrance Bean lay dead on the …

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High school student shot on the side of the road

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MEMPHIS, TN – A 16-year-old boy was found with a gunshot wound on the roadside in Munford, Tennessee, on Friday morning, according to the authorities. The reports sparked a police investigation. The fatal incident took place on Wordon Way and Munford Avenue. Munford Police officers, who responded to the scene at 8:30 a.m., discovered the adolescent with a gunshot wound to his thigh. He was immediately rushed to Regional One Hospital so that he could …

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Mass shooting at Memphis block party

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MEMPHIS, TN – A neighborhood gathering turned tragic on Saturday night when a mass shooting erupted at a block party in Memphis, Tennessee, resulting in two fatalities and six injuries, as reported by local law enforcement. The Memphis Police Department arrived on the scene at 7:19 p.m. in the Orange Mound neighborhood, specifically the 2400 block of Carnes Avenue, following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered five individuals suffering from gunshot injuries. Two …

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Man robs three homes over three months

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MEMPHIS, TN – A local Memphis man was apprehended by authorities on Saturday, following a series of home invasions that spanned three months. Leroy Moody, 42, is facing multiple charges, including three counts of aggravated burglary and theft of property ranging from $2,500 to $10,000. The charges stem from a string of burglaries between February and April. The first incident took place on February 26 around 6:10 p.m. on Castleman Street. Upon returning home, the …

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Police officer and teen suspect dead after shootout

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MEMPHIS, TN – A deadly early morning shootout on Friday resulted in the deaths of a Memphis police officer and an 18-year-old suspect. The fallen officer and two others were shot during the incident. One of them is in a non-critical condition, and the other suffered a bullet graze. The 18-year-old suspect, who had a record of illegal weapon possession and was previously released without bond, was also killed in the shootout. Officer Joseph McKinney …

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Pretextual Stops Outlawed in Tennessee After Fatal Beating: Bill Blocks Memphis Police Reforms

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Memphis, Tennessee – Governor Bill Lee recently signed a bill into law that restricts cities from implementing certain local police reforms. This includes a measure created in Memphis following the fatal police beating of Tyre Nichols. The legislation, approved by the Republican-controlled Tennessee legislature, prohibits cities from enacting laws that limit the authority of law enforcement agencies to carry out their duties under state and federal law. The bill, introduced in the Tennessee House a …

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